MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE: GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs) RESEARCH & ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the GEAR UP Project Direction (in consultation with the Director of
Institutional Research and the Director of Fiscal Services), assist in the preparation of financial
and academic reports required by the GEAR UP grant. Compile data in support of GEAR UP
objectives and reporting requirements. Manage budget allocation and oversee GEAR UP
expenses in accordance with federal grant fiscal guidelines.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Assist in the preparation, development, and maintenance of the budget; analyze and
summarize budget expenditures. (E)
2.
Research, compile and analyze a variety of information and data related to the fiscal and
research requirements of the GEAR UP grant; prepare comprehensive analytical reports.
(E)
3.
Provide pertinent fiscal and research information to GEAR UP partners, School Site GEAR
UP Coordinators, and research consultants. (E)
4.
Coordinate data entry activities to ensure accurate GEAR UP reporting.
5.
Provide periodic written fiscal and research data summaries to appropriate GEAR UP
partner staff members.
6.
Prepare drafts of required GEAR UP grant research and fiscal reports. (E)
7.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Accounting and research programming and software.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Basic math and accounting techniques.
Federal grant reporting requirements.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of complex administrative and
analytical reports.
Participate in budget development and administration.
Respond to data requests and inquiries from GEAR UP partners.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
10/12/11
GEAR UP Research and Accounting Specialist
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Work independently.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Prepare and maintain records and files.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or a related field and one year closely related work
experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Not applicable.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not applicable.
CONTACTS:
Students, faculty, public, coworkers.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and/or stooping; occasional
light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; light to moderate repetitive use
of computer keyboard, mouse or other control; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and
off campus as-needed to conduct district business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions
and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or
groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to work
effectively under pressure on multiple, various tasks concurrently while meeting established
deadlines and changing priorities; ability to effectively negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts
with and among contacts.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily busy office environment; subject to frequent contacts with and interruptions by
individuals in person or by phone; may be required to work at any district location during day
and/or evening hours with occasional holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
10/12/11